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Columnist Caroline Morse from SmarterTravel.com offers 10 tips for travelers to make the most of limited time at the airport. She advises travelers to check-in online, bring their own snacks and invest in a sturdy carry-on bag. "Whether you're making a tight connection or you just left your house a little late, you'll zip to the gate without getting lost, hung up at security, or delayed by other people if you follow these 10 tips," she writes.

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Southwest Airlines recently became the eighth U.S. carrier to participate in the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program. The program allows pre-approved frequent flyers to go through expedited airport screening. Southwest President and CEO Gary Kelly said in a statement that PreCheck saves time and enhances the passenger experience, "something we are always striving to do at Southwest."

Legislation introduced by Reps. Pat Meehan, R-Pa., and Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., requires the Department of Homeland Security to assess the effect future Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance facilities will have on passengers, our economy, and security and customs staffing at U.S. gateway airports. "With their commitment to quality and safety, U.S. airlines can be global leaders in commercial aviation. But they can't be expected to compete and win, while our own government tilts the playing field against them," the lawmakers write. At the expense of U.S. airlines, travelers and employees, the administration and CBP are pushing forward with an agreement to open a pre-clearance facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport to the benefit of the United Arab Emirates' state-owned foreign carrier, despite the objections of Congress and U.S. airlines.

EADS, the parent company of Airbus, reported a 45% increase in profit in the third quarter on a year-over-year basis. EADS attributed the profit surge to strong demand for its aircraft. From January through October, Airbus booked orders for 1,265 aircraft.

Airlines allowed flexible rebooking for passengers traveling to San Francisco International Airport this weekend. More than 275 flights were canceled on Sunday due to Saturday's incident involving Asiana Airlines Flight 214.

Long Beach Airport in California is set to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to show off its $140 million renovation on Dec. 5. Only 20 miles southeast of Los Angles International, LGB is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world.